This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a new research program focused on global ocean monitoring and observing to improve climate, weather, and ocean forecasting. The program will develop advanced ocean monitoring systems (including the One-Argo system), support research on ocean health and temperature changes, improve data accessibility, and accelerate technology development for predicting extreme weather events like hurricanes and atmospheric rivers. NOAA will coordinate with universities, private companies, state and local governments, and international partners, with an emphasis on using artificial intelligence and autonomous systems to fill gaps in ocean observation coverage. Within one year of enactment, NOAA must establish a framework measuring progress and implement annual reviews of program activities. The bill authorizes NOAA to provide competitive, merit-based grants and contracts to academic institutions, companies, and other entities to conduct ocean research projects, though no specific funding amount is specified in the legislation.
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